Rare Cents

Rare Pennies - APMEX is constantly striving to expand our product lines, which includes rare Copper coins and rare pennies. (The U.S. Government officially calls these coins "cents"). Here you will find a variety of rare Copper coins, ranging from 18th century Copper Half Cents to Lincoln Wheat Cents, providing purchasing options for any investor or collector. These selections are one-of-a-kind selections that have seen major historical events including the Civil War, early colonial settlement, the turn of the 19th Century and the beginning of the railroad system. The rare Copper coins offer collectors and investors an opportunity to own a very special and unique numismatic product that is amongst the oldest ever circulated. Every piece holds an important part of history.

Which Rare Penny is Most Valuable?

Rare pennies may be worth anywhere from $1 to $100,000! A great deal about the valuation of a rare penny lies in its date, material, scarcity and condition. APMEX is a great place to begin your research about your rare penny. With a large stock of rare copper and penny coins, APMEX may have the information you seek about your own rare penny.

Copper Coins

Copper is a popular option with many purchasers for the beautiful designs and low price points. Every Copper coin and rare penny design is based on an important historical person or figure, adding to the numismatic value of these coins. U.S. Copper coins are highly valued today and collectors and investors can own a piece of history in their hands. As you shop our Copper coin selection, you are sure to find something you will love no matter if you are looking for classic half cents or the iconic Lincoln Copper cents.

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Rare Pennies and Copper Coins to Diversify any Numismatic Collection

Rare pennies are a must have for collectors and investors alike because many of these coins were circulated more than 150 years ago, making them some of the oldest coins in circulation. Many of these rare pennies were made before minting and engraving technology became a prevalent part of manufacturing. Minting and engraving technology has significantly changed throughout time and many of these rare coins were minted with early minting technology, adding to its uniqueness and numismatic value.

Many early settlers utilized British and Spanish forms of currency before the production of United States coinage came to be. These rare pennies and Copper coins were some of the first coins in circulation in the United States and became an important part of coinage ever since. Each selection offers a unique glimpse into the history of United States coinage. Collectors have the option of the US Half Cent, which was the first denomination minted by the United States Mint or the Two Cent Piece, the first coin to don the phrase, “In God We Trust” on the coin. No matter the selection, collectors can diversify their numismatic collection with unique rare pennies and Copper coins.

What are My Rare Pennies Worth?

While there are many charts available listing the possible value of many rare pennies, it is important to understand that the rarest pennies are not always the most valuable. As you collect rare pennies, give special attention to the condition of each coin. The condition of rare pennies may affect their value even more than their scarcity.

What are some valuable pennies? While a 1943 penny made of Copper was once sold for a staggering $1.7 million, it is unlikely you have one of those in your laundry-room coin jar. However, there are many other valuable pennies available for your collection. APMEX has an excellent inventory of valuable pennies and other Copper coinage. Begin your research on valuable pennies with APMEX.

We provide all of our customers with a refund, return and / or exchange on everything we sell including all bullion and certified coins. If for any reason, you have a problem, please feel free to call us. We will always do our best to accommodate you.